(Reuters photo)CAIRO/NEW YORK: Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a truck attack in New York City that killed eight people on Tuesday, the group's online publication said on Thursday. DEATH PENALTY!" Mr Saipov was taken to Bellevue after he was shot in the abdomen by a police officer at the time of his arrest. Asked by reporters whether he thought Mr Saipov should be executed if convicted, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said he categorically opposes the death penalty. He is the only inmate among the 61 people on federal death row convicted for an act charged as terrorism.

Source: Bangkok Post November 03, 2017 03:45 UTC